Geçirip

Geçirip is the -ip form of the Turkish verb geçirmek, used as a verbal participle to connect two clauses and express a sequence of actions. It conveys a meaning similar to having spent or after spending, indicating that the action of the first verb is completed before the action of the second. The construction is commonly used in both written and spoken Turkish to form a single sentence with two linked verbs.

Form and usage: Geçirip is a non-finite form that attaches to the verb stem to create a subordinate, adverbial clause. The second clause, which contains the main verb, can share the same subject as the first clause or have a different subject, in which case the finite verb in the second clause is inflected accordingly. This participial form is versatile for describing routines, experiences, or outcomes resulting from the first action.

Examples:

- Günü evde geçirip dinlendi. (He spent the day at home and rested.)

- Bir hafta otelde geçirip dönmüşler. (They spent a week at a hotel and returned.)

- Tatili geçirip yeni projelere odaklandı. (Having spent the holiday, he focused on new projects.)

Notes: As with other -ip participles in Turkish, geçirip can give a concise, narrative flow in sentences and is widely understood in standard Turkish. It is often used in descriptive or literary contexts, but also appears in everyday speech to link related actions efficiently.

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